Position Overview:
The Novelis Kennesaw team is seeking a Solar Development, Chemistry R&D Co-Op. The person in this role will report to the Principal Scientist, Global Roadmap Leader, Theresa MacFarlane. The ideal candidate will be responsible for development and screening of electron transport layers (ETL) for solar applications. This position will be responsible for this key deliverable for the solar perovskite project and determine whether an aluminum substrate can be used for a perovskite solar cell. This position will begin in May 2025 and End in December 2025. Candidates able to extend co-op 12-18 months are ideal.
Responsibilities:
- Develop flame pyrolysis process for a uniform deposition of ETL’s.
- Collaborate with external supplies to source precursors and samples for testing.
- Determine optimum coating thickness for an ETL on aluminum for each process route in collaboration with the team at Novelis/GT.
- Use chemical analysis techniques to determine uniformity and composition of coating layer deposited in each case.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical, Chemical Engineering majors.
- Grad student in Master's or PHD program. No undergrads.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough/Detail oriented
- Chemistry knowledge
- Hands on / trouble shooting ability (ability to work comfortably with lab equipment)
- Networking skills
- Presentation skills
- Safety awareness
- Business acumen
- Project management skills
- Business minor
- Lab skills
- Ability to work independently
- Solar experience
- Battery/Energy knowledge
- Coating/Plating analytical surface characterization skills
What We Offer:
Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:
- Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius
- Competitive pay
Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training, are without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
